8 Best Ways to Fix Telegram Not Sending SMS Code on iPhone and Android

Telegram has seen an influx of new users over the last few weeks. While that’s happening, many users often struggle to get through the signup process because they never receive the code on time. Some users couldn’t receive the code required to verify the account before they could use Telegram. If you are one among them, here’s how you can fix Telegram not sending SMS code on iPhone and Android.

The error is probably on your end, and we will help you fix it in a moment. Note that it could be a network issue. Also, there are other ways to receive the verification code. It is worth noting that you will need to enter the verification code every time you end a session, sign out, or reinstall the Telegram app. So, keep that in mind.

Let’s begin.

1. Check Network Connectivity

Telegram signup codes are sent via SMS. So if you are in a poor network area, then your phone might be struggling to get the SMS code. Therefore, try checking your cellular signal strength, and if your signal is weak, try restarting your device or move to an area with better signal strength.

2. Use a Valid Phone Number

Ensure you have entered your correct phone number while trying to register on Telegram. If you’ve entered your number in a hurry, chances are that a few digits may be incorrect. Therefore, if Telegram is not sending an SMS code, enter your correct phone number while registering.

Telegram will ask you to confirm if the phone number is right before you proceed. If you entered the wrong number, tap on Edit to correct the number.

3. Receive Code on Telegram on Another Device

Are you logged in to the same Telegram account you are trying to sign in to from a different device? If so, you must have received a code there. In fact, that’s the first option Telegram opts for when sending a code.

It is only when you don’t receive the code on the other device that you have the option to receive a Telegram verification code via SMS or even a phone call.

You can use Telegram on a Windows desktop and receive the code for completing the sign-in process.

If that’s not the case with you, tap on the ‘Send the code as an SMS’ option right below to receive an SMS instead. Maybe that’s why Telegram is not sending the code because it thinks you are signed in on another device, and instead of sending SMS, it is sending the code in-app.

Telegram will now send the code via SMS and read it automatically, provided you have given the necessary permissions when entering your phone number into the app. Did you interact with a pop-up like this?

If not, open your preferred text message app or the default one preinstalled with your phone and check for the code.

4. Receive Code Via Call

If Telegram could not send an SMS, and you were not able to verify your phone number – Telegram will call you to verify your number. Telegram will wait for a minute or two to send the SMS, if not wait for the timer to end and verify your number using the phone call. Tap on ‘Call me to dictate the code’ to get a verification code over a phone call.

5. Don’t Ask to Resend Too Much

Sometimes, it just takes time to receive the code via SMS or even call. Be patient. You may view an option to ‘Resend the Code’ after a few seconds. What happens is that users tap on the button multiple times, thinking it will send the code to their phone faster, but that’s not how it works. In fact, the exact opposite may happen, and you may view a notification that says ‘Too Fast’.

If there is a delay in receiving the code, don’t tap the ‘Resend Code’ button too many times too quickly. Tap once if required and then wait for the SMS code.

6. Restart Telegram App

If there is any bug that is affecting Telegram and it is not able to send the code, try restarting the application. A new session will be started which is likely to erase the bug from the previous session.

Step 1: Open the app switcher tray.

Step 2: Close the Telegram app.

Step 3: Open the Telegram app from your library.

7. Restart Device

If your device is not able to receive an SMS, try restarting your device. Doing this will certainly help and you may be able to receive the SMS to successfully register on to Telegram.

8. Reinstall Telegram

If none of the above methods work, try reinstalling the Telegram app. If there are any corrupt files within the installed app, removing the app and downloading it again will fix it. Once you reinstall the Telegram app, you will be able to fix the issue and receive the SMS code to sign in.

Uninstall the app from your device, and reinstall it from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone).

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That is everything you need to do if Telegram is not sending an SMS code. If you have any further questions, you can take a look at the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Telegram Not Sending Code

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We hope this article helps you use Telegram without any problems on your devices. Telegram offers a wide range of features, more than any messenger that is available today. If you are a Telegram user and want to know how to make the best use of the app, you can check out the Telegram guides section on our website!